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Abbott and Big Ten Conference Rally Students, Alumni, and Fans to Save Lives and Win $1 Million for Their School by Donating Blood This College Football Season
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and the Big Ten Conference are back with Year 2 of their college rivalry-inspired blood donation competition that leverages the fandom of collegiate athletics to address one of the country's most pressing health crises.
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